When the leaves start changing and the air turns crisp here in Connecticut, families naturally begin thinking about how the colder months might affect their loved ones. For folks living in skilled nursing centers, fall and winter can bring extra challenges—things like slippery floors, drier indoor air, seasonal bugs, and breathing difficulties that seem to flare up when the temperature drops. At iCare Health Network, we pay close attention to these seasonal shifts because we know how important…

The sights, tastes and traditions of The Big E came to iCare Health Network this September as residents and staff across the network celebrated “The Big E at the Little i,” a two-week series of recreation programs inspired by New England’s biggest fair. The tradition began years ago at Touchpoints at Manchester, where Recreation Director Melissa Ploszaj and her team developed their own version of The Big E for residents. The program takes residents on a tour of New England, using food, act…

iCare Health Network is proud to congratulate recently retired Chief Clinical Officer Allison Breault on being named a 2026 Healthcare Hero by the Hartford Business Journal. The annual Healthcare Heroes awards recognize outstanding healthcare professionals whose leadership, innovation and commitment have made a meaningful impact on healthcare organizations, patients and communities across Connecticut.

On September 21, 2026, iCare Health Network hosted a daylong Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Summit at the Hilton Garden Windsor. Held in recognition of National Recovery Month, the Collaborative Care Education Day brought together iCare clinical leaders, department heads, community partners and subject-matter experts for advanced education on substance use disorders, recovery and co-occurring mental health conditions. Through its longstanding iRecovery program and years of hands-on experie…

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